The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. WIKE CLAIMS HE HAS CJN, JUDICIARY IN HIS POCKET – AMAECHI The Minister of Transportation and past governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that the present governor, Nyesom Wike once threatened President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration and now boasts that he has the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice... Read More

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June 30, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. RESTRUCTURING CONDUCTED BY BUHARI’S GOVT WILL ONLY FAVOUR THE NORTH – OHANAEZE YOUTH The Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Thursday, chided the leadership of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), for allegedly ordering that the November 18, 2017 governorship election in Anambra be cancelled. 2. WE WON’T... Read More

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June 29, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE GOVT BOWS – NNAMDI KANU Seven pro-Biafra groups, on Wednesday, decided to work together under the leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, with the aim of speaking in one voice in their quest for referendum that... Read More

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June 28, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. I’M READY TO SUBMIT MYSELF IF I’M DECLARED WANTED – AREWA YOUTH LEADER, YERIMA Leader of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum, Shettima Yerima, who was chief speaker of the youth who issued a notice to the Igbo to quit the 19 northern states, on Tuesday,... Read More

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June 16, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. LAI MOHAMMED ‘CLEARS THE AIR’ ON PRESIDENT BUHARI’S DEATH Amid speculations of President Muhammadu Buhari’s death, the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo speaks with Buhari every day. 2. WHY EL-ZAKZAKY IS STILL IN CUSTODY – LAI MOHAMMED The... Read More

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June 15, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. THIS GOVERNMENT WON’T TAKE HATE SPEECHES LIGHTLY – OSINBAJO Yemi Osinbajo, on Wednesday warned those who have been engaging in ‘hate speeches’ to desist, as war begins with words. Osinbajo gave the warning at a meeting with leaders of the South-East at the Presidential Villa,... Read More

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June 14, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. ‘AISHA BUHARI DID NOT SEE HER HUSBAND WHEN SHE VISITED HIM IN THE UK’ President Muhammadu Buhari was not allowed to see the first lady during her recent visit to the UK, according to SaharaReporters. The online news site claims the information came from presidency sources on... Read More

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Bukola Saraki, CCT trial, Igbo leaders, Lomdon fire, The Late 5, Yemi Osinbajo

June 13, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. P. DIDDY, BEYONCÉ, CRISTIANO RONALDO AMONG TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID ENTERTAINERS IN THE WORLD Formerly known as Puff Daddy, Sean “Diddy” Combs is the top earner on Forbes’ list of the 100 highest-paid celebrities. Forbes’ says Duffy raked in $130 million from June 1, 2016,... Read More

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June 12, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. ‘BUHARI NOT RETURNING SOON’ – PRESIDENCY SOURCES Nigeria President, Muhammadu Buhari, will not return home from medical leave presidency sources said on Saturday, having previously said he would be returning by then. Buhari’s doctors said they will need to carry out testing on him on... Read More

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May 25, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. COURT ORDERS DSS TO RELEASE IFEANYI UBAH WITHIN 24 HOURS The High Court sitting in Lagos, has on Thursday, ordered the DSS to release the Managing Director of Capital Oil and Gas, Ifeanyi Ubah, if they can’t file any charges on him. Through a 100 page... Read More

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Biafra at 50, court, Ifeanyi Ubah, Manchester terror attack, queen elizabeth, six students, The Late 5, Yemi Osinbajo

May 24, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. THE WORLD HOLDS ITS BREATH AS PRESIDENT TRUMP FINALLY MEETS POPE FRANCIS President Trump is on the fourth day of his nine-day trip abroad. After visiting Saudi-Arabia and Israel, visiting their sacred sites and taking part in symbolic rituals, the President visited The Vatican. Referred to... Read More

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May 23, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. “I AM SO SORRY” | ARIANA GRANDE HEARTBROKEN AFTER MANCHESTER ARENA EXPLOSION US singer, Ariana Grande, has expressed her shock following the suspected terrorist attack at the Manchester Arena during her concert. About 19 people are reported to have died in the attack which happened... Read More

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May 22, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. TRUMP BECOMES FIRST SITTING US PRESIDENT TO VISIT WESTERN WALL President Trump visited Jerusalem’s Western Wall, Monday making him the first sitting US President to visit the Holy Site in history. 2. TINUBU SPONSORS AIR FREIGHT OF MOJI OLAIYA’S BODY BACK TO NIGERIA Former governor of... Read More

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May 17, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Republican lawmaker joins the Democrats to call for President Trump’s impeachment Rep. Justin Amash said ,Wednesday, that if the allegations against President Trump were true, they constituted grounds for impeachment. 2. FG is undecided on who will sign the 2017 budget – Lai Mohammed The Minister... Read More

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May 16, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the stories you should be monitoring today. 1. Ekiti 2018: Fayose removes PDP logo, posters from campaign office Ahead of the Ekiti 2018 election, the governor, Ayo Fayose, has removed the posters and logos of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in his campaign office. 2. “I have the absolute right to….” Trump “confirms” he... Read More

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May 9, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. SENATE FIXES THURSDAY FOR PASSAGE OF 2017 BUDGET The Senate on Tuesday received the report of its Joint Committee on Appropriation and Finance on the 2017 Appropriation Bill. The report was submitted by the chairman of the committee, Danjuma Goje at the plenary. 2. ‘HOW SOME... Read More

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May 8, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. TRUST BUHARI TO MAKE CORRECT DECISIONS REGARDING HIS PERSONAL HEALTH | TINUBU TELLS NIGERIANS National leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians should focus on the achievements of President Muhammadu Buhari rather than unfounded speculations about his health. In a... Read More

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Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Chibok girls, Femi Kuti, Ike Ekweremadu, Mercy Aigbe, President Muhammadu Buhari, sullivan chime, The Late 5

May 5, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. I CHALLENGE YOU TO BACK YOUR ALLEGATIONS WITH PROOF! | MERCY AIGBE REPLIES HUSBAND Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has reacted to allegations by her husband, Lanre Gentry that she is mentally unstable. The actress had accused her hotelier husband of physically assaulting during their 7-year-old... Read More

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Abubakar Shekau, boko haram, Goodluck Jonathan, Jumat prayer, Lanre Gentry, Mercy Aigbe, Musa Yar'Adua, President Muhammadu Buhari, The Late 5

May 4, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. YOU HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR IF YOU WERE NOT INVOLVED IN LOOTING SPREE, EFCC REPLIES EKWEREMADU The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has advised Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, to relax his mind if he was not involved in the “looting spree that seems... Read More

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May 3, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. HOW EFCC SEIZED $13.5M FROM PATIENCE JONATHAN IN 2006 – WIKILEAKS In 2006, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) seized the sum of $13.5million from a former first lady, Patience Jonathan, according to WikiLeaks. Details of the seizure was revealed in Chapter 5... Read More

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May 2, 2017

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These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. EMIR SANUSI RELEASES HIS APRIL SALARY PAYSLIP Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II has made details of his salary for April, 2017 public. Sanusi disclosed this early Tuesday via his verified Instagram account with a caption, “Pay slip… Since colonial times, the Emir of Kano... Read More

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May 1, 2017

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These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. ‘HOW CABAL IN THE PRESIDENCY IS STOPPING PRES. BUHARI FROM SEEKING FURTHER TREATMENT DESPITE DETERIORATING HEALTH’ The cabal in the presidency has been accused of stopping President Muhammadu Buhari from going to the United Kingdom to seek further treatment despite the deteriorating status of his... Read More

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April 28, 2017

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by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Mercy Aigbe’s 7-year marriage crashes over domestic violence (GRAPHIC IMAGES) The seven-year marriage of actress, Mercy-Aigbe Gentry has reportedly crashed over allegations of domestic violence. 2. Herdsmen invade Soyinka’s residence Nobel laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka on Friday said herdsmen have again invaded his... Read More

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April 27, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today 1. How I rejected Jonathan’s re-election bid in the presence of Adeboye, Oyedepo – Obasanjo Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has said he rejected the re-election of immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan in the presence of Pastor EA Adeboye and Bishop David Oyedepo. 2. “You... Read More

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April 26, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Police hijack 2017 budget The Nigeria Police Force has hijacked the 2017 budget, according to Senator Danjuma Goje. 2. Olori Wuraola Ogunwusi, the Ooni’s wife throws major shade at the Oba of Lagos Olori Wuraola has shaded Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos for his... Read More

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April 25, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Fayose, Fani-Kayode storm Abuja court to support Nnamdi Kanu Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose and a former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode Tuesday stormed the Federal High Court in Abuja to show solidarity with the detained leader of the Indigenous People of... Read More

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Attahiru Jega, Davido, Goodluck Jonathan, IPOB, Isiaka Adeleke, Nnamdi Kanu, The Late 5

April 24, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Buhari’s CSO expels Punch reporter from Aso Rock The Chief Security Officer to President Muhammadu Buhari has expelled Lekan Adetayo, the correspondent of news platform, Punch from the Aso Rock Villa, over a report on the president’s ill-health. 2. Leave Jonathan alone, your... Read More

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April 21, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories drove conversations today. 1. Obama will not criticise or comment on Trump when he returns to public life Former US President Barack Obama has said he will refrain from speaking ill about current US president, Donald Trump. 2. CBN reverses cashless policy, directs banks to refund charges... Read More

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April 20, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

by Dolapo Adelana The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today 1. Russia’s Supreme Court bans Jehovah Witnesses Russia’s Supreme Court Thursday ruled the activities of the main centre of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia to be extremist, banning its work and seizing the property. 2. Why Lagos state cannot execute Rev. King – Falana... Read More

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April 19, 2017

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by Dolapo Adelana These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. Suspended NIA DG weeps after being denied entrance to Aso Rock Ambassador Ayo Oke, the suspended Director-General of National Intelligence Agency, has been barred from gaining entry into the Presidential Villa. Oke, whose suspension was announced on Wednesday following an order from... Read More

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

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The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

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